Why do some companies wait to IPO?
Summary
Marketplace examines SpaceX’s S-1 filing ahead of its potential $1.75 trillion IPO, signaling a new era of mega-tech public offerings. The episode also covers Stellantis’s strategy to launch cheaper cars amid rising SUV prices and analyzes how China’s tungsten export controls are driving up costs for U.S. manufacturers. Finally, authors Sumaya Keynes and Chad Bown discuss their book on navigating the complexities of modern trade wars.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: VantageScore and 3 Day Blinds
SpaceX IPO filing and the trend of mega tech IPOs
Stellantis plans cheaper cars under $40,000
Tungsten price surge due to China export controls
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Market numbers and quantum computing investments
Sponsors: VantageScore, WISE, and Capital One
Interview on 'How to Win a Trade War' with Sumaya Keynes and Chad Bown
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